Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your jog:

  1. Focus on your form: Proper running form can help you run faster, more efficiently and comfortably, and with less stress on your body and reduced injury risk. Follow these tips to work on perfecting your form:

    • Look ahead: Your eyes should be focused on the ground about 10 to 20 feet ahead of you. Not only is this proper running form, but it’s also a safer way to run because you can see what’s coming and avoid falling.
    • Keep hands at your waist: Try to keep your hands at waist level, right about where they might lightly brush your hip. Your arms should be bent at a 90-degree angle.
    • Relax your hands: As you run, keep your arms and hands as relaxed as possible. Avoid tightening your hands into fists.
    • Check your posture: Keep your posture straight and erect. Your head should be up, your back straight, and shoulders level. Keep your shoulders under your ears and maintain a neutral pelvis.
    • Relax your shoulders: Your shoulders should be relaxed and square (facing forward), not hunched over.

  2. Use your booty: Running experts say you’ll become a more efficient runner if you use your glutes to propel you 1.

  3. Develop an entire body workout: Incorporating strength training exercises into your routine can help you build muscle and improve your overall fitness 1.